Tim you forgot to mention the all up weight increase as well!
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Ward
Sent: 13 January 2007 20:40
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Mod 72 Applicability Question... Where is E04?
Brian,
I am afraid it is ALL Europa XS aircraft. Only the Classic with the
prop.
specs. and no cracking are exempt. Why Europa XS, because of the
extended
frame away from the firewall has created greater bending stress on the
original classic inner frame. Europa never beefed up the original inner
frame to cater for the XS engine being pushed forward to allow for room.
Built for the American market to give a 2 inch increase in the footwell
length because they are longer people! Won't mention the LA mod!
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8052
New Zealand
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
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From: EuropaXSA276@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 7:49 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Mod 72 Applicability Question... Where is E04?
E Brethren:
I have to vent. Why has E04 not given us any factual information on
this
failure before now? Assuming that the PFA works as fast as the FAA, this
issue must have occurred long before this!
We have many resources for communication to this group. The Club
website,
Europa Owners Org, email, Matronics even their own website... Clearly
rapid
communication to the owners should be in order for the safety of the
fleet.
Besides... It's just good customer relations.
When I was a Piper owner, we were sent quarterly "Service Bulletins"
that
contain notes from certified mechanics that had come across fleet repair
issues just like this one. They gave time in service, type of service
and
other information that the mechanic felt may have contributed to the
parts
failure. We were notified of problems well in advance of the FAA
issuing
any mandatory repair bulletins if they indeed required one.
As I read this mandatory modification, an exempt airplane would be a
Europa
XS with a 912S and Warp Drive Ground Adjustable Prop that has no
indications
of frame cracks.... That is what I am building. Should I simply be
satisfied
with that???
I have thus far complied with all "mandatory mods". However in the land
were mandatory modification for experimental aircraft do not exist, I am
up
to my own discretion as to what I should or should not do... I happen to
enjoy that option even if I have yet to exercise it. BUT Information is
most necessary for that option to be exercised.
Where my friends ... is the detail of this failure and what else should
we
know but don't?
Now days communication is easy and cheap E04... We want to hear from
you.
Now stepping down off the box to resume filling and sanding in the
shop....
Brian Skelly
Europa XS TriGear #A276
North Texas USA
You can see my build photos at:
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